Jackson: I'm not performing at Super Bowl with Timberlake
Janet Jackson has shut down any rumors that she will be joining Justin Timberlake during this year's Super Bowl halftime show. This news comes after the announcement that Justin would be performing after the infamous wardrobe malfunction back in 2004.

Van Dijk signing not enough says Didi Hamann
VVD was also unhappy with the awarding of the second spot-kick when Erik Lamela collapsed in a heap as he tried to clear the ball. I think they've lacked that holding midfielder for a while now so unless they bring in someone who really protects the back four.

Olympics: Bach saddened by US Gymnastics abuse scandal
There will be Russian athletes in Pyeongchang , competing under the Olympic flag and with the Olympic anthem played. And this is why we are so disappointed and unsatisfied with the fact this reasoned decision does not exist...

Fiji, NZ, Kenya and South Africa top pools at NZ Sevens
As it turned out that was Australia's final score in the match even though they started the second half with a one-man advantage. Fiji were crowned the champions after coming from behind to beat series leaders South Africa 24-17 in the Cup final.

Northeast development, India growth story linked: PM
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Numaligarh Refinery Ltd planning to invest Rs3,432 crore and Rs3,410 crore, respectively. He said India's growth would gain momentum only when there is an all-round development of the northeast, PTI reported.

Washington may try to trade Cousins
Washington traded for Alex Smith earlier this week, a clear sign they did not want to lock into Cousins as their long-term QB. Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer agrees that Minnesota would be a "prime location" for the impending free agent.

Milivojevic rescues point for Palace
The goalkeeper got a hand to Milivojevic's spot kick, but he couldn't keep it out of the net. An attack from Kenedy then led to the corner from which they scored the opening goal.

Germany grab Davis Cup lead over Australia after five-set victory

On Friday, Zverev gave Germany a 1-0 lead with a 7-5 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-6 (4) win over de Minaur before Kyrgios leveled for Australia with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 win over Struff.

With Kyrgios grabbing at his elbow during the opening few games, Zverev took flight, playing sumptuous, chanceless tennis to send his nation through to the quarter-finals with a 6-2, 7-6 (3), 6-2 win in 108 minutes.

The German battled hard but he was a class below the Australian and succumbed in 97 minutes in front of a large and passionate crowd at the Pat Rafter Arena.

The image of Nick Kyrgios this summer has been that of a maturing young star; increasingly personable, upbeat and better able to handle the demands placed on a professional tennis player of his rank and profile. Alex de Minaur's performance in a five-set loss to Zverev was heartening, although he tore an abdominal muscle in the process.

It's a clean sweep for Cong, TMC in bypolls
The BJP candidate came second with 38,711 votes, while the CPI (M) candidate was slightly behind at third spot with 35,497 votes. TMC candidate Sajda Ahmed trounced Anupam Mallick of BJP by over 4.74 lakh votes in Uluberia Lok Sabha seat in Howrah district.

Croatia mounted a superb comeback in their tie against Canada, with world No. 3 Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodlig roaring back from two sets down to eke out a 2-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 win over Daniel Nestor and Vasek Pospisil for a 2-1 lead.

But Zverev fought back to win the fourth set before recovering from an early break in the fifth to force a tiebreak.

"Everyone expects him to take care of these matches".

Asked if he thought Kyrgios had been affected by expectation to win at home, Kohlmann said: "Of course".

Masur said de Minaur and his Spanish coach Adolfo Gutierrez had chose to return to Challenger level for one or two tournaments but the energetic right-hander was clearly playing better than his world ranking of No.139 and would do well with more ATP tournament qualifying experience.

"He's a big guy, a top 10 player and in the decisive moments he was able to come up with a couple of free points".

On paper, Japan always looked likely to struggle without talisman Kei Nishikori, who is just returning from a wrist injury that had sidelined him for five months. I'm going to take a week off now to try and get it better. But he almost caused a huge upset when he took a two-sets-to-one lead, clinching the third set with an ace. But it was 30-year-old journeyman Puetz - in just his second Cup tie - who stood tall, thrashing forehand victor after forehand victor as Germany prevailed in a rubber lasting nearly four hours.

The second match pitted world number 41 Yuichi Sugita against veteran Andreas Seppi, now ranked 78, in what turned out to be a thrilling rollercoaster of a match.